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At present, there are no direct flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg.
However, there are several flights from SHA to JNB with a stopover.
Select a stopover airport from the list below to see which airlines operate flights from SHA to JNB, and to see what flight schedules are available.
Famous for its year-round warmth, Johannesburg often sees temperatures rise above 30°C (86°F). Relax by the water, explore lush forests, or dive into the urban scene—enjoying the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and leisure of this the subtropical destination.
You can visit Johannesburg any time of the year, but the best time to visit is during the dry season, which runs from late March to May and again from August to early November. During those months, the weather is quite enjoyable, with warm temperatures and little rain since the wet season has ended.
Currently, there is only one airline that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Shanghai SHA to Johannesburg JNB, which is Cathay Pacific.
All other flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg are operated by a combination of multiple carriers, which are listed below:
In total there are 2 alliances that cover the full route from Shanghai SHA to Johannesburg JNB. These alliances are:
You can fly the full journey from SHA to JNB in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. First Class is not available on this route, at least not on the full route with just 1 stopover.
However, for the first part of this route, Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class are available. This depends on the stopover airport of your choice though.
Again depending on your stopover airport, available classes for the second part of this route are Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
Currently, there is only one aircraft type that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Shanghai to Johannesburg, which is the Airbus A350-900.
All other flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg are operated by a combination of multiple aircraft types.
The distance between Shanghai and Johannesburg is 7,307 miles (11,760 kilometers).
However, because there are no direct flights between SHA and JNB, the distance of the full journey varies between 7,394 and 7,383 miles (or 11,899 and 11,882 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg take from 15 hours and 40 minutes up to 15 hours and 55 minutes, depending on your stopover airport.
Please note that these times refer to the actual flight times, excluding the stopover time in between connecting flights, as this depends on your stopover airport as well as your date(s) of travel.
There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria Airport (HLA).
From 15 hours and 40 minutes up to 15 hours and 55 minutes, depending on your stopover airport.
Note that this excludes the layover time in between connecting flights.
Because there are no direct flights between SHA and JNB, the total distance of the full journey varies between 7,394 and 7,383 miles (or 11,899 and 11,882 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Cathay Pacific is the only airline flying the full route from Shanghai to Johannesburg.
China Eastern, Hong Kong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and Air China operate several connecting flights, but only partly.
Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying from Shanghai to Johannesburg.
You can fly the full route from Shanghai to Johannesburg (with 1 stopover) in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly the full route from Shanghai to Johannesburg (with 1 stopover):
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